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It shows how to use the Elder Index to advocate for those living in poverty. This article highlights the challenges posed by economic insecurity for older adults. It shows how to use the Elder Index to advocate for those living in poverty. Stories & ConversationsWatchAsking Legislators to Provide Menstrual Products in Prison KH discusses her work lobbying and advocating for a menstrual products bill that would benefit women who are incarcerated. KH discusses her work lobbying and advocating for a menstrual products bill that would benefit women who are incarcerated. ResourcesReadOp-Ed: If Only the Supreme Court Justices Had Better Sex Ed Jaclyn Friedman on what sexual health rulings would look like if those sitting on the Supreme Court had current, comprehensive, and effective sexual health education. Jaclyn Friedman on what sexual health rulings would look like if those sitting on the Supreme Court had current, comprehensive, and effective sexual health education. ResourcesReadAvoiding Coercion in the Promotion of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) This piece from the Guttmacher Institute critiques certain public policies regarding long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). This piece from the Guttmacher Institute critiques certain public policies regarding long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). ResourcesReadGuns and Violence against Women An in-depth look at the connection between guns and domestic violence, with policy recommendations you can advocate for. An in-depth look at the connection between guns and domestic violence, with policy recommendations you can advocate for. ResourcesReadReport on Solitary Confinement of Women in the US A thorough overview of younger, older, and trans women in immigrant detention and solitary confinement in the U.S., including policy recommendations. A thorough overview of younger, older, and trans women in immigrant detention and solitary confinement in the U.S., including policy recommendations. ResourcesReadState-by-State Laws and Policies on Abortion and Contraception These regularly updated fact sheets outline state-level restrictions and legal requirements around abortion and contraception in the United States. These regularly updated fact sheets outline state-level restrictions and legal requirements around abortion and contraception in the United States. ResourcesListenThe Case for Free Tampons and Pads in Schools This article addresses the continued need to advocate for free access to menstrual products in schools for students across the United States. This article addresses the continued need to advocate for free access to menstrual products in schools for students across the United States. ResourcesReadOregon Department of Education: Menstrual Dignity for Students Toolkit This toolkit outlines the requirements of the Menstrual Dignity Act and includes recommendations for ensuring student equity and menstrual dignity. This toolkit outlines the requirements of the Menstrual Dignity Act and includes recommendations for ensuring student equity and menstrual dignity. ResourcesReadMenstrual Leave Policies Should people be able to take time off for their period? Some employers are offering "menstrual leave," with mixed results. Should people be able to take time off for their period? Some employers are offering "menstrual leave," with mixed results. ResourcesListenWhat is the Black Maternal Momnibus? Dr. Monica McLemore and Melissa Harris-Perry discuss legislation to address the black maternal health crisis in the U.S. Dr. Monica McLemore and Melissa Harris-Perry discuss legislation to address the black maternal health crisis in the U.S. ResourcesReadSuggested Policies and Programs That Could Address Period Poverty How could federal policies and programs help address “period poverty"? How could federal policies and programs help address “period poverty"? 1 2 3 4